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Meaning of shingle
A small, thin, flat or curved piece of material, typically made of wood, used for covering roofs or walls.
Etymology of shingle
The word "shingle" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "scingal" or "singal", which referred to a roof tile or a thin piece of wood.
The word has evolved over time, influenced by Old Norse and Middle English, to refer to a small, thin, flat piece of material used for various purposes.
Synonyms
tile
slate
shake
roofing
beam
rafter
timber
plank
board
panel
sheet
layer
course
strip
plank
slat
lath
battens
roofing material
thatch
covering
roof
roofage
rooflet
roofing tile
shingle roof
clapboard
weatherboard
siding
exterior finish
facade material
building material
construction material
lumber
woodwork
wood
cedar
pine
spruce
asphalt
felt
underlayment
roofing felt
roof covering
roof material
building supply
construction supply
Definitions
- A small, thin, flat or curved piece of material, typically made of wood, used for covering roofs or walls.
- * A small sign, typically made of wood or plastic, bearing a person's name or a message.
- * A small, thin, flat piece of stone or rock.
Usage Examples
- The roof was covered with cedar shingles to provide a durable and weather-resistant surface.
- * The old house had a shingle roof that needed to be replaced due to damage from the storm.
- * The dentist's office had a small shingle with the doctor's name and specialty.